Exactly. I think many people, upon learning they're positive by asymptomatic would (maybe) wait a week to make sure they don't feel ill, and then go out into the world, potentially spreading the virus with abandon because they're among the group that doesn't get ill from it.

It's a perfectly valid concern, but I don't think it needs to turn out the way your fear.

How about we try this: when reporting "facts", how about we try noting that there is uncertainty involved? I know the average Joe and Jane public aren't intellectuals, and it is often how stupid people can be, but on the other hand I think it is also fair to say that we underestimate people.

I think we should at least consider trying this (noting uncertainty in reporting) - it's times like this where we need more ideas and more thinking, not less.

Huh, I'm lost in this thread.

So, We lie to people and tell em they are infected. And then we are angry that FOX or the governor of WV are going to expose our scam?

What did I miss...